‘Next To Normal’—A visit into intensity with music
“Next To Normal” brought lyricist Brian Yorkey the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score and Tom Kitt two Tonys for Best New Score and Best Orchestration. Both won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for “Next To Normal”, rare for a musical.
When police officer deaths hit close to home
It's always in the back of my mind. I suppose that's true for
An Italian Feast with Wine
As you can tell by the title, this is a follow-up to last week's column. I had gathered with some friends to focus on pairing great food with some great Italian wine.
Christians seek to live the Gospel at work
Our society is notably multi-ethnic, and along with that characteristic is the corollary of being very diverse in religion. Any sizeable workplace can have employees practicing a dozen different religions. This leads many Christians to downplay their own faith in an effort to avoid offending coworkers.
Holiday decorating for personal expression
I love holiday decorating. This is a joyous season, and it can
In practicing to deceive, Dion Bracco weaves a tangled web
“Among other common lies, we have the silent lie – the deception which one conveys by simply keeping still and concealing the truth. Many obstinate truth-mongers indulge in this dissipation, imagining that if they speak no lie, they lie not at all.”


















